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Upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students of sociology.

The Case for Bureaucracy persuasively argues that American public servants and administrative institutions are among the best in the world. Contrary to popular stereotypes, they are neither sources of great waste nor a threat to liberty, but social assets of critical value to a functioning democracy. In presenting his case, Goodsell touches on core aspects of public administration while drawing on important, recent events to bring case material and empirical evidence fully up to date.This new edition incorporates the events of 9/11 to explore their impact on future bureaucratic performance, speaking specifically to the massive reorganization under the new Department of Homeland Security. As well, Goodsell offers a complete assessment of the reinventing government movement and related reforms to show how far bureaucracies have come, while pointing to the challenges they continue to face.Updating worth highlighting: New data on public perceptions of bureaucracy.New section on the delegation of policy implementation to contractors and nonprofits.New statistics regarding quality-of-life improvements in American society since the 1980s.New profiles of real bureaucrats--and citizen interaction with them--giving bureaucracy a human face.New material on bureaucratic contributions to the political system that go beyond implementing policy.New coverage of the administrative consolidation following 9/11 and competitive outsourcing by the Bush Administration.New analysis of current reform proposals focused on market competition and business management practices.New proposals for ways to improve bureaucracy.

Whether it′s the Internal Revenue Service or the local police department, every person′s life is affected by how public organizations handle information. New technologies are inundating us with data-agencies collect, store, analyze and disseminate information. How organizations manage this information is crucial to their effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.It is becoming more difficult for public organizations to formulate clear messages. Political pressure from elected officials and public scrutiny make the task of managing communication even more daunting. By helping students see how communication networks must be treated within larger psychological, cultural, and mechanical contexts, Graber presents ways to construct effective channels so information is transmitted to the appropriate audiences, linking policy decisions and feedback from citizens. Blending the best of theory and practice, The Power of Communication helps both students and practitioners turn a flood tide of information into an asset, rather than a menace, to good government.

Deviance and Social Control: A Sociological Perspective provides a sociological examination of deviant behavior in society, with a significant focus on the major sociological theories of deviance and society's reaction to deviance using readings from classic and current research.

Cross-Cultural Management: Essential Concepts, Fourth Edition introduces readers to the fundamentals of cross-cultural management by exploring the influence of culture on interpersonal interactions in organizational settings and examining the ever-increasing number of cross-cultural management challenges that global managers face in today's workplace. Instead of taking a country specific approach, authors David C. Thomas and Mark F. Peterson offer a predominantly psychological perspective--focusing on the interactions of people from different cultures in organizational settings. This approach shows readers the effects culture has on a wide variety of cross-cultural interactions across organizational contexts.

Grounded in psychology research but with a practical focus on organizational behavior issues, Group Dynamics for Teams helps readers understand and participate in teams more effectively in day-to-day work. Best-selling author Daniel Levi and new co-author David A. Askay thoroughly examine basic group dynamics concepts, such as goals, norms, cooperation, and communication, as well as review the main challenges that teams face, such as conflict, decision making, problem solving, creativity, and valuing diversity. Throughout the book are discussions of the organizational context of teams, including the impacts of organizational culture, virtual teamwork, rewarding teams, and team building.

Sociological Theory in the Classical Era, Fourth Edition is an innovative text/reader for courses in classical theory. The new edition of this bestseller expands the explanation of the theoretical framework, includes streamlined primary readings, and features updated examples, statistics and visuals throughout every chapter.

The market-leading Managerial Communication: Strategies and Applications equips students with the communication strategies and skills that managers need in today's workplace. Authors Jennifer R. Veltsos and Geraldine E. Hynes provide a holistic overview of communication supported with a solid research base, and a focus on competencies that lead to managerial and organizational success. The Eighth Edition features new and expanded coverage of timely topics, including remote working, virtual presentations, cultural sensitivity, and crisis communication.

Vom ausdauernden Laufen im Selbstversuch gelangte der Psychologe Prof. Dr. Alexander Weber zur Laufforschung. Von ihr wiederum zur lauftherapeutischen Praxis einschließlich ihrer methodischen Vermittlung. Kein anderer im deutschsprachigen und europäischen Raum hat das Feld der Lauftherapie so initial, umfassend und systematisch bearbeitet - letztlich lehr- und lernbar gemacht: Ausbildung von Lauftherapeut:innen - wie er. Was ihm anfangs Idee war, ist heute anerkannte Praxis im Dienst der Gesundheit (Psychologie, Psychotherapie, Sport-/Bewegungstherapie, Medizin, Physiotherapie, Pädagogik).

Uff di Fratz gefalle is schnell - geholfe abber auch! Mit Bildern und konkreten Erste-Hilfe-Anleitungen speziell für den Pferde-Menschen geht das ganz einfach.

Basic Chemistry for Life Science Students and Professionals is an ideal introduction to organic chemistry in the context of the life sciences and pharmacy related disciplines; utilising drug molecules to illustrate the chemical basis of their efficacy and interaction with biological targets.

A fresh introduction to the European Union that helps students take an analytical look at this dynamic institution.

Providing students with the tools they need to argue effectively in the classroom and beyond, this text empowers the reader to find their voice and creative positive change.

Drawing from the most up-to-date research and emerging issues, Victimology: A Comprehensive Approach is an accessible text that provides readers with an overview of the causes and consequences of victimization and the responses to those causes. Renowned authors and researchers Leah E. Daigle and Lisa R. Muftic use a consistent framework throughout to help readers understand why people are victimized, as well as how the criminal justice system and other social services interact with victims and each other. The focus on causes, and responses equips readers with the foundational knowledge needed to apply key concepts to real-life situations. Emphasizing the impact of trauma on individuals and opportunities for prevention, this supportive text offers incisive discussions of recurring victimization and the victim-offender overlap with a global focus. The streamlined Second Edition explores emerging topics within this growing field, including immigration and victimization, bullying, homicides and sexual assaults involving LGBTQ persons, school shootings, and more.

This popular textbook provides practical material for career-oriented students, introducing communication theory in a way that helps them understand its importance to careers in communication and business.

Liebe Kundin, lieber Kunde! Bei dem vorliegenden Heft handelt es sich um einen Neuaufbau unseres Stationenlernens "Wild Animals". Dabei konzentriert sich das Heft nun auf direkt einsetzbare Arbeitsblätter und die passenden Hörverstehensübungen.Das vorliegende Material bringt Ihren Kindern die Bezeichnungen für verschiedene wild animals, deren Körperbedeckungen und Körperbewegungen näher. Dafür enthält das Heft Wortkarten und Bildkarten, eine Tierkartei sowie eine Spielekartei. Die Übungen berücksichtigen alle vier Kompetenzbereiche des Englischunterrichts. Für die Hörverstehensübungen werden Audio-Dateien benötigt, die Sie kostenlos herunterladen können. Unter den Dateien befinden sich neben den Übungen auch zwei Lieder und ein Reim.Es werden verschiedene Sozialformen angesprochen und einige Arbeitsblätter sind differenziert. Die Übungen können zudem selbstständig erarbeitet werden. Des Weiteren finden Sie online einige Zusatzmaterialien, wie zum Beispiel Beobachtungsbögen, einen Reflexionsbogen sowie eine Lernzielkontrolle.

Im Englischunterricht kommen die Kinder schnell mit ersten grammatischen Regeln in Berührung, wenn auch zunächst unbewusst. Sie lernen vereinzelte Verben kennen, nutzen die Personalpronomen und bilden den regelmäßigen Plural. Da liegt es nahe, mit den Kindern die englische Grammatik genauer zu betrachten.In diesem Band lernen die Kinder anhand von zweifach differenzierten Arbeitsblättern die drei Verben to be, to have got und to like näher kennen. Pro Verb stehen 4 bis 5 Aufgaben zur Verfügung, die unterschiedliche Sozialformen und Kompetenzbereiche ansprechen. Merkblätter erleichtern die Einführung und Festigung der Regeln zur Bildung der Verben. Zum Material gehören Audio-Dateien, die den verwendeten Wortschatz sowie die Hörverstehensübungen umfassen und von einem Native Speaker eingesprochen wurden.

Family Resource Management addresses the management of resources from a family systems perspective and focuses on not just the individual that makes a decision but the impact those decisions have on the family unit.

Target Panic erfolgreich überwinden. In diesem Buch findet der Schütze eine Anleitung nach der Methode Joel Turner um erfolgreich und dauerhaft seine Target Panic zu Überwinden. Auch Schützen die scheinbar nicht "kuriert" werden können, werden in kurzer Zeit erleben, wie man kontrolliert schießt. Die vorgestellten Methoden widersprechen den jahrelang propagierten Methoden wie Blindschießen etc.

The Sociology of Mental Health and Illness covers sociology's key contributions to our understanding of mental health, discusses the material conditions of social stress, describes how individuals interact with mental health professionals, and explores connections between mental health and social problems.

Drugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior presents an introduction to the rapidly advancing field of psychopharmacology by examining how drug actions in the brain affect psychological processes.